DOCUMENT 4 SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

UELEMENTARY SCHOOL PERSONNEL THE CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: U

2021-2022 Staffing

Recommend approval to rescind the appointment of the following elementary school paraprofessional staff for

the 2021-2022SY (previously approved on May 11, 2021). Employee was previously hired as a teacher and

approved on August 17, 2021:

Employee Name

Position Code Position

Description

STEP Hours

per Day

Hourly

Rate

Longevity

Pichetto, Nicole 9101-MES-SPEC-04 Paraprofessional

(Instructional)

4 4 $ 23.74 $ 0.00

Recommend approval of the appointment of Tracey Murray as an Instructional Paraprofessional (9101-

MES-SPEC-07) for the 2021-2022 school year at Step , $23.74 for 4 hours per day.

Recommend approval of the appointment of Shannon Beachem as an Instructional Paraprofessional

(9101-MES-SPEC-04) for the 2021-2022 school year at Step 1, $22.69 for 5 hours per day.

Recommend approval of the appointment of Patrick Devine, as Elementary School Teacher of Language

Arts(1100-MES-ENGL-04) (leave replacement substitute for Employee ID# 4160) from on or about

September 1, 2021 through on or about January 14, 2022 at Step 1-2 MA, $58,310.00, pro-rated.

Recommend approval of the transfer of Nancy Knitter from the position of High School Teacher of English

Language Learners (2000-MHS-ELLP-01) to Elementary School Teacher of English Language Learners

(1001-MES-ELLP-01), effective September 20, 2021.

Warrior Clubhouse Before and After Care Program

Recommend approval of the reappointment of the following employees for the Warrior Clubhouse Before

and Aftercare Program at Manasquan Elementary School for the 2021-2022 SY on an as-needed basis for the

hourly rates listed below:

Employee Position Hourly Rate

Jessica Woytowicz Child Care Teacher $18.50 per hour

Sandra Collins Child Care Teacher $18.50 per hour

Mary Beth McCarthy Child Care Teacher $18.50 per hour

Patricia Triggiano Child Care Teacher $18.50 per hour

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Mentor

Recommend approval of the following stipends and mentor assignments for the 2021-2022 school

year. Stipend amounts will be payroll deductions from mentees in order to pay mentors. All mentors will be

paid in the June 2022 payroll, pro-rated, if necessary and as noted below.

Provisional

Teacher

Certificate

Type

Mentor Mentoring Period Stipend

Patrick Devine CEAS Andrea Trischitta 18 weeks $330.00

Additional Compensation

Elementary School Extra Classes

Recommend approval of the appointment of the following teachers to teach an additional class during the

2021-2022 school year, compensation per collective bargaining agreement:

Teacher Subject Area Term Compensation

Eric Clark Music Full Year $7,500.00

Andrea Trischitta English/Language Arts Full Year $7,500.00

Christin Walsh Teacher Coaching Full Year $7,500.00

Summer Staffing 2021

Recommend approval of the following revised Summer and ESY program appointments (previously approved

June 15, 2021):

Position Employee Compensation Time Period

ELL SUMMER PROGRAM

TEACHER * NANCY KNITTER $50 per hour

6 days, 3 hours per

day

ELL SUMMER PROGRAM

TEACHER * CHRISTINE RICE $50 per hour

6 days, 3 hours per

day

* Grant Funded by the CRRSA– Learning Acceleration Subgrant

Athletics/Addendum “C” Advisors

Recommend approval of the following Addendum “C” 2021-2022 SY club advisor appointments:

Position Code Position Description Employee Step Stipend Longevity

9935-MES-EXAC-01 National Junior Honor

Society Advisor Saake, Heather A $ 1,123.00 N/A

Recommend approval of the resignation of Andrea Trischitta as an Addendum “C” 2021-2022 SY

Environmental Club Advisor, effective September 17, 2021.

Recommend approval of the resignation of Andrea Trischitta as an Addendum “C” 2021-2022 SY Newspaper

Advisor, effective September 17, 2021.

Recommend approval of the resignation of Andrea Trischitta as an Addendum “C” 2021-2022 SY National

Junior Honor Society Advisor for the 2021-2022 school year.

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Recommend approval for the following non-paid volunteer coach for the 2021-2022 school year school:

Heather Saake – Field Hockey

Leave of Absence

Recommend approval of the revised request for Employee ID# 4160 to take a leave of absence on or about

September 1, 2021 through on or about January 17, 2022 with an expected return date of on or about January

18, 2022 as follows:

• Paid Sick Leave 9/1/2021 - 10/8/2021 (25 sick days)

• Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA Child Bonding Leave 10/9/2021 - 1/14/2022 (60 work days)

(Previously approved July 20, 2021)

Recommend approval of the revised request for Employee ID# 4659 to take a leave of absence on or about

September 1, 2021 through on or about January 12, 2022 with an expected return date of on or about January

13, 2022 as follows:

• Paid Sick Leave 9/1/2021 - 10/6/2021 (23 sick days)

• Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA Child Bonding Leave 10/7/2021 - 1/12/2022 (60 work days)

(Previously approved June 15, 2021)

Recommend approval of Employee ID #4326 to take a medical leave of absence from September 1, 2021

through on or about October 24, 2021 with an expected return date of on or about October 25, 2021 as follows:

• Paid Sick Leave 9/1/2021 – 10/15/2021 (30 sick days)

• Unpaid FMLA Medical Leave of Absence from 10/16/2021 through on/about 10/24/2021 (est. 5 work

days)

Recommend approval of Employee ID# 4522 to take an unpaid FMLA/NJFLA leave of absence to provide

care for the serious health condition of a family member from September 17, 2021 to December 15, 2021 with

an anticipated return date of December 16, 2021 (60 work days).

Interns/Student Teachers

Recommend approval of Georgian Court University student, Kelly Jackwicz, to complete 15 observation hours

in the special education classrooms during the 2021-2022 school year.

Miscellaneous Personnel

Be it resolved that the Manasquan Board of Education hereby withholds the salary and adjustment increment of

Employee #4522, beginning in the 2022-2023 school year.

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HIGH SCHOOL PERSONNEL THE CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING HIGH

SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION:

2021-2022 Staffing

Recommend approval of the appointment of Lisa Frye as a High School/Elementary School Instructional

Paraprofessional (9101-MHS-SPEC-05) for the 2021-2022 school year at Step 4, $23.74 for 7 hours per

day, effective September 9, 2021.

Recommend approval of the appointment of Tara Michko as High School Teacher of Art (2000-MHS-

ARTF-02) (leave replacement substitute for Employee ID# 4588) from September 1, 2021 through January 31,

2022 at Step 5 BA, $58,310.00, pro-rated.

Recommend approval of the employment contract of Suzanne Olimpio as Interim Director of Special

Services (0524-BOE-CSTM-01) for the 2021-2022 school year, as per Document R-1.

Recommend approval of the transfer of William Bertscha from the position of Elementary School Special

Education Paraprofessional (9101-MHS-SPEC-05) to High School Instructional Paraprofessional (ABA

Program (9101-MHS-SPEC-04), effective September 1, 2021.

Recommend approval of the appointment of Daniel Brennan, as a High School Teacher of Biology, long-

term substitute for Employee ID# 4850, beginning on or about September 1, 2021 through on or about

December 2, 2021 at $110.00 per diem for the first 20 working days and $120.00 per diem thereafter.

Substitutes:

Recommend approval of the following substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year:

Teacher

Sabatini, Elisabeth

Loffredo, Matina

Nurse

Contella, Filomena

Substitute Athletic Trainer

Recommend approval of the appointment of Richard Trainor as a Substitute Athletic Trainer at a rate of

$30.00 per hour for the 2021-2022 school year.

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Recommend approval of the following revised high school paraprofessional staff appointment for the 2021-

2022SY (previously approved on May 11, 2021):

Employee Name

Position Code Position

Description

STEP Hours

per Day

Hourly

Rate

Longevity

Sterner, Autumn * 9101-MHS-SPEC-02 Paraprofessional

(Instructional)

3 7 $23.34 $ 0.00

*Paid by Spring Lake Height School District

Recommend approval of the following appointments for shared service stipend positions with Avon School

District for the 2021-2022 school year:

Employee Position Stipend

Kathleen Stonaker LDTC $4,500.00

Teresa Savage School Psychologist $4,500.00

Kara Lovell Secretary/Clerical $2,500.00

Lesley Kenney Program Supervisor $6,000.00

Summer Staffing 2021

Recommend approval of the following revised Summer and ESY program appointments (previously approved

June 15, 2021, Document P-1):

Position Employee Compensation Time Period 9TH GRADE TRANSITION TEACHER BRIANNA BADAMI $50 per hour 51 Total Hours

2021-2022 Pay Rates

Recommend approval of the following pay rates for school sponsored events for school personnel for the 2021-

2022 school year:

Ticket Sellers - $70.00 per event

Ticket Takers - $65.00 per event

Security - $65.00 per event

Clock Operators - $60.00

Surf Team Lifeguard - $35.00 per hour

Public Address Announcer for Varsity Football and Varsity Basketball Games - $65.00

per event

Recommend approval of the following pay rates for non-staff at school sponsored events for the 2021-2022

SY:

Ticket Sellers - $55.00 per event

Ticket Takers - $50.00 per event

Security - $50.00 per event

Clock Operators - $45.00 per event

Surf Team Lifeguard - $20.00 per hour

Public Address Announcer for Varsity Games - $50.00 per event

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Additional Compensation

Recommend approval of the revision of the following employees to provide carpentry services for the District

at the rate of $32.00 per hour for up to the total number of hours specified below for the 2021-2022 school

year, effective August 18, 2021 ( previously approved on July 20, 2021 and August 17, 2021):

• Ryan Graf – Up to 375 hours

Recommend approval of the appointment of Autumn Sterner as a High School One-to-One Special

Education Paraprofessional for Athletics for the 2021-2022 school year (as needed) for Student #6796940236

at a paraprofessional hourly rate of Step 3 - $23.34 per hour.

Recommend approval of the following employees to be compensated as high school detention proctors for the

2021-2022 school year at a rate of $31.00 per hour as needed and as assigned by the principal:

• John Driscoll

• Linda Hoeler

High School Extra Classes

Recommend approval of the appointment of the following teachers to teach an additional class during the

2021-2022 school year, compensation per collective bargaining agreement:


Carol Anderson * World Language Full Year $7,500.00

Lawrence Chiang * Science Full Year $7,500.00

Christopher Craig * Social Studies Full Year $7,500.00

Ryan Critelli * Social Studies Full Year $7,500.00

Kiernan Dugan * Special Education Full Year $7,500.00

Dennis Van Pelt * Social Studies Full Year $7,500.00

Amy Edwards * Technology Education Full Year $7,500.00

James Freda * Science Full Year $7,500.00

Ryan Graf * Construction Technology Full Year $7,500.00

Joann Hall * Special Education Full Year $7,500.00

David Hallion Special Education Full Year $7,500.00

Meghan Hillman English Full Year $7,500.00

Heidi Hodnett Mathematics Full Year $7,500.00

Brett Lomas Mathematics Full Year $7,500.00

Marissa Marco English Full Year $7,500.00

James Mawn English Full Year $7,500.00

Meredith Morris Consumer Sciences Full Year $7,500.00

Rosa Russo World Language Full Year $7,500.00

Zachary Savacool Psychology Full Year $7,500.00

Alicia Testa Special Education Full Year $7,500.00

Christina Virok World Language Full Year $7,500.00

* Grant Funded by the ARP-ESSER III

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Recommend approval of the following teachers to teach an additional class during the 2021-2022 school year:


Brianna Badami Study Skills 9/20/21 – 12/15/21

(59/184 days = 32.07% pro-rated)

$2,405.25

Allyson Griffith ESL Beginning 9/20/21 – 12/15/21

(59/184 days = 32.07% pro-rated)

$2,405.25

Pamela Puryear ESL Advanced 9/20/21 – 12/15/21

(59/184 days = 32.07% pro-rated)

$2,405.25

Leave of Absence

Recommend approval of Employee ID #4599 to take a leave of absence from on or about November 1, 2021

through on or about March 13, 2022 with an expected return date of on or about March 14, 2022 as follows:

• Paid Sick Leave 11/1/2021 – 12/1/2021 (25 sick days)

• Unpaid FMLA/NJFLA Child Bonding Leave of Absence from 12/2/2021 through 3/13/2022 (60 work

days)

Athletics/Addendum “C” Advisors

Recommend approval to rescind the following Addendum “C” 2021-2022 SY coaching staff appointments,

previously approved on June 15, 2021:


9745-MHS-ATHL-02 Surf Assistant Coach Dahrouge, Michael C $ 1,632.00 N/A

Recommend approval of the following Addendum “C” 2021-2022 SY coaching staff appointments:


9745-MHS-ATHL-01 Surf Varsity Coach -

Boys

Dahrouge, Michael C $ 4,590.00 N/A

9815-MHS-ATHL-01 Winter Varsity Track

Coach - Boys

Petriella, Adam B $6,026.00 N/A

9800-MHS-ATHL-01 Varsity Ice Hockey

Coach

Richard Irace B $5,006.00 N/A

Interns/Student Teachers

Recommend approval of Jessica De Domenico, student at Rowan University, to complete an internship under

the supervision of Kevin Hyland, district athletic trainer, during the 2021-2022 school year.

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Interim Director of Special Services Contract, 2021-2022

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AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 21st day of September 2021 between

SUZANNE OLIMPIO, whose address is (hereinafter “the Interim Director”)

and

The MANASQUAN BOARD OF EDUCATION, with offices located at 169 Broad Street,

Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 (hereinafter referred to as “Board” or “District”).

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, the Board desires to contract with the Interim Director to serve as Interim

Director of Special Services, and

WHEREAS, the Interim Director desires to contract with the Board to serve as Interim

Director of Special Services

NOW, THEREFORE, the Interim Director and the Board for the mutual promises and

consideration herein specified manually covenant and agree as follows:

1. INTENT

The Board does hereby engage the professional services of the Interim Director to serve as

Interim Director of Special Services for the Board. It is the intent of the Board to utilize

said Interim Director’s services to meet the needs of the District only until such time that

the District contracts with a permanent Director.

2. TERM

The Board does hereby engage the services of the Interim Director and agrees to provide

services as Interim Director of Special Services for the period commencing September 13,

2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Earlier termination may be effectuated by either party

upon thirty (30) calendar day’s written notice. In addition, the contract may be terminated

at any time by mutual consent of both parties of the contract. Furthermore, services

provided under this Agreement may also be terminated by the Board without the aforesaid

notice for inefficiency, incapacity, unbecoming conduct or other just cause.

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3. CERTIFICATION

The Interim Director warrants that she possesses the School Administrator certificate issued

by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners and that said certification is now and shall

remain in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement.

4. DUTIES

The Interim Director shall serve as the temporary administrator for Special Education

Services of the District and for the Board of Education, and shall be vested with such duties

and responsibilities as are specified all applicable laws and regulations, and in accordance

with all Board policies, administrative regulations, and job descriptions pertaining to the

functions, responsibilities, power, and authority of a permanent Director of Special Services.

The Interim Director shall provide the Board with telephone numbers and email addresses

for the purpose of non-office hour contact. The Interim Director shall not conduct any

external business while on site at the District.

5. COMPENSATION

The Board shall pay the Interim Director a monthly amount of $10,505.00 (ten thousand

five hundred and five dollars) for the above services, pro-rated for the term of

employment, inclusive of attendance at Board and/or committee meetings. In the event

this agreement is terminated prior to its expiration, the Board shall only be responsible to

for any monthly amount pro-rated for the number of days worked.

The parties acknowledge that the Interim Director will be treated as an employee solely for

the purposes of payroll withholding requirements. Payments will therefore be made

through District payroll in accordance with the policies of the Board governing payment

of employees, with appropriate deductions for taxes, FICA, and similar deductions,

excluding pension. While the Interim Director shall be deemed to be an employee for

income tax and indemnification purposes, for all other purposes she shall be considered an

independent consultant, and as such shall receive no other compensation, except as

indicated elsewhere in this document.

The Board shall, in accordance with Board policy, reimburse for any out-of-pocket

expenses that are undertaken as an integral part of the duties and responsibilities of the

Interim Director and/or undertaken at the Board’s request and which are approved by the

Board.

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6. LEAVE DAYS

A. Sick Leave

The Interim Director shall receive ten (10) sick days per year, pro-rated. Unused sick leave

days shall be cumulative in accordance with the provisions of Title 18A.

B. Vacation Leave

The Interim Director shall not be entitled to vacation days.

C. Holidays

The Interim Director shall be entitled to the holidays granted to teaching staff in the

District.

D. Personal Business Days

The Interim Director shall be entitled to 3 (three) paid personal business days per year, pro-

rated.

7. HEALTH BENEFITS

The Interim Director shall be considered an independent contractor and is not an employee

of the Board. Her relationship with the Board is considered strictly temporary unless this

Agreement is modified by Board resolution. Therefore, is not entitled to receive any

benefits or emoluments, other than the Interim Director’s monthly payment during the term

of this Agreement and any other leave benefits set forth above.

Anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Interim Director hereby

agrees to waive any and all claims to unused sick or vacation leave payment upon

termination of this agreement, life and medical insurance coverage, and pension

contributions in the event that it is determined by a court or agency of competent

jurisdiction that the Interim Director’s services hereunder do not qualify her as an

independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to violate the Internal

Revenue code and the associated employee tax regulations under Section 3121.

8. PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

The Interim Director may attend required or necessary meetings, workshops, and

conferences to properly represent the Board/District and the Board will pay the cost and

expense of attendance except for the Board of Education meetings and Committee

meetings referenced in paragraph three supra which the Board may require at no additional

expense. These activities can take place in Monmouth County or at various other locations

such throughout New Jersey. Any multi-day events requiring overnight accommodations

will require prior approval of the Board.

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9. TRAINING

The Board shall not provide any general or specific training or funds for such training, to

meet any new certification requirements that may be enacted by the New Jersey legislature

or promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Education.

10. EVALUATION

The District is not required by New Jersey Statute or Administrative Code to evaluate the

Interim Director and shall not be required to do so for the duration of this contract.

11. EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND TECHNOLOGY

The Board shall provide any and all equipment, tools and technology needed to facilitate

the delivery of service to the District. However, the Interim Director may utilize and have

access to any equipment, tools and technology that may already exist and be available in

the District.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

The Board agrees to defend, hold harmless and indemnify in accordance with N.J.S.A.

18A:16-6 and N.J.S.A. 18A:16-6.1 from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, and

legal proceedings of any kind brought against arising out of providing administrative

services as the Interim Director of Special Services. The Board agrees to cover the Interim

Director, under the Board’s liability insurance and the Interim Director agrees to cooperate

fully and to assist the Board with its defense of any actions against the Interim Director

and/or the Board.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

This Agreement incorporates the parties’ entire agreement and complete understanding

concerning the terms and conditions of retention by the Board. This Agreement may not

be modified or amended in whole or in part except by agreement of both parties and by

Board ratification. This Agreement shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions

of the laws of New Jersey.

14. LEGAL COUNSEL

The Interim Director acknowledges that she has been informed of her right to be

represented by legal counsel regarding the negotiation, development and approval of this

contract and that the Board’s legal counsel does not represent the Interim Director in this

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matter. However, the Interim Director shall have the right to contact the Board attorney

with prior approval of the Superintendent of Schools for legal assistance on all other

matters as the need arises in carrying out her duties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals, or caused

this Agreement to be signed by their proper officers, the day and year first written above.

________________________________________ __________________

Suzanne Olimpio Date

Interim Director of Special Services

________________________________________

Witness:

________________________________________ __________________

Eugene Cattani, Jr. Date

President, Manasquan Board of Education

________________________________________

Witness:

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